Celebrate Veterans Day this year with an array of complimentary or discounted meals and beverages offered to veterans and active-duty military personnel across the country. These special deals are available on November 11th, and most require a military ID unless stated otherwise.

Salons Offer Free Haircuts to Veterans on Veterans Day

As a way to show their appreciation for the service of veterans, several salons are offering free haircuts to veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023.

Sport Clips is participating in the Help a Hero Campaign, which offers free haircuts to active-duty U.S. service members and veterans with proof of service. Sport Clips will also donate $2 from every haircut given on Veterans Day to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Great Clips is also offering free haircuts to veterans and current military members on Veterans Day. Non-military customers can also purchase a “free haircut card” at Great Clips on Veterans Day to give to a veteran they know. There is a limit of one card per customer.

Here are some additional details about each promotion:

Sport Clips

  • Free haircuts for active-duty U.S. service members and veterans with proof of service
  • $2 donation to the VFW for every haircut given on Veterans Day
  • Participating locations only

Great Clips

  • Free haircuts for veterans and current military members on Veterans Day
  • Free haircut cards available for non-military customers
  • Limit of one card per customer
  • Participating locations only

Please note that these promotions may not be available at all locations. It is always best to contact your local salon to confirm their participation.

Restaurant Deals & Freebies

Applebee’s locations nationwide are showing appreciation by offering veterans, active-duty military, reserves, and National Guard members a free entree of their choice from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Arby’s is extending its gratitude by providing a complimentary roast beef sandwich at select markets, usually priced at $2.00. Check with your local Arby’s to confirm participation in this offer.

Bar Louie is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free burger for dine-in on November 11.

For those in need of a caffeine fix, Biggby Coffee is giving active-duty military personnel and veterans a free 24 oz coffee on Veterans Day.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is treating veterans to a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie for dine-in. Additionally, veterans will receive a coupon for a free appetizer, valid from November 12 to December 31.

Bob Evans is showing gratitude by offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free meal from a select menu for dine-in on Veterans Day.

Bonefish Grill is offering veterans and service members an order of Bang Bang Shrimp with a beverage on November 11.

Buffalo’s Cafe is inviting dine-in veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a complimentary entree (up to $17.99 value) on Veterans Day.

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving 10 free Boneless Wings (usually priced at $11.99) to veterans and active-duty military personnel with a military ID, exclusively for dine-in.

At California Pizza Kitchen, veterans dining in can savor a free entree and complimentary drink. Additionally, non-veterans can contribute, as 20% of their purchases will support Disabled American Veterans from November 6 to 8, by showing a flier or social media post promoting this donation.

Caribou Coffee is offering a free small coffee of the day or cold press to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their spouses on Veterans Day.

Carrabba’s is expressing gratitude by providing veterans and active-duty military with a free appetizer or dessert and a soft beverage when presenting their ID.

Casey’s is giving veterans, active-military, first responders, law enforcement, fire, and EMS workers a free coffee or fountain drink on Veterans Day.

Charley’s Cheesesteaks is offering a free order of Gourmet Fries to all veterans and active military members on November 11, 2023, without any purchase necessary, exclusively for in-store orders.

Chicken Salad Chick is showing appreciation by offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a free meal on Veterans Day.

Chili’s is expressing gratitude by offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free entree from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Cracker Barrel is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with any purchase on Veterans Day. Furthermore, from October 27 to November 13, everyone can get 25% off military-themed items.

Dave & Buster’s is saluting veterans with a complimentary entree (up to $20) and a $10 Power Card when presenting a valid card.

Dunkin’ is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free donut.

El Fenix is giving veterans and active-duty military personnel a free enchilada or taco plate for dine-in orders on Veterans Day.

Famous Dave’s is honoring veterans by providing a free meal for dine-in or to-go orders with the code VETERAN.

Farmer Boys is extending its appreciation by offering a free Big Cheese burger for all veterans and active-duty military personnel.

At Fazoli’s, customers presenting a valid veterans or active-duty military ID will receive a free Regular Spaghetti with meat or marinara.

Friendly’s is showing appreciation by providing veterans with a free cheeseburger lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Veterans Day.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering all veterans dining in on November 11 a Double with Cheese combo meal card, redeemable until November 30 without any purchase necessary.

Gold Star Chili is showing gratitude by offering veterans and active-duty military a meal of their choice (up to $12) for dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru.

At Golden Corral, active military and veterans can enjoy access to the dinner buffet and a beverage from 5 p.m. to close on November 13.

Green Mill is offering veterans their pick of a freebie from a select menu all day long on Veterans Day.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is inviting veterans and active-duty military to enjoy free entry into their lunch buffet and a drink.

Hat Creek is providing a free Big Hat Burger on Veterans Day.

Hawaiian Bros will be giving veterans and active military a free classic plate lunch on November 11.

Hooters is honoring veterans and active military personnel with a free dinner from a select menu, including a complimentary beverage.

Hurricane Grill & Wings is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a complementary entree from a select menu.

Hy-Vee will be hosting its annual free Veterans Day breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, November 10. Additionally, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive 15% off their groceries throughout November 10.

IHOP is showing appreciation by offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free pancake combo for dine-in only.

Insomnia Cookies is expressing gratitude by providing veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free 6-pack of cookies from November 6 to 12.

Kolache Factory is honoring veterans and active-duty military by offering a free kolache and a cup of coffee from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Veterans Day.

Kona Grill is offering active-duty military personnel and veterans 50% off their orders from November 10 to 13.

Krispy Kreme is showing appreciation by offering veterans and active military members a free doughnut of choice and a small coffee, hot or iced, with no purchase necessary. This offer is limited to one per guest and is valid for in-shop and drive-thru purchases only.

Lion’s Choice is expressing gratitude by offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free original roast beef sandwich with their ID. Additionally, they provide a 20% discount year-round to veterans and active-duty military members.

Logan’s Roadhouse is showing appreciation by providing a free meal with an ID from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Event will be honoring veterans by offering a double cheeseburger, fries, and thirty minutes of free play on Veterans Day.

Max & Erma’s is expressing gratitude by offering veterans a free cheeseburger, endless fries, a fountain drink, and a chocolate chip cookie.

Mission BBQ is honoring military, past and present, by providing a free sandwich on Veterans Day.

Native Grill & Wings is offering veterans and active-duty military their choice of a half-pound Stripper Combo, half-pound Boneless Combo, or Native Burger with fries for free.

Olive Garden is showing appreciation by offering a free entree to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage to all veterans and active-military personnel with the purchase of an adult entree. Additionally, any active or retired service member visiting on Veterans Day will receive a $10 off coupon that they can use from November 12 to December 17.

Peet’s Coffee is expressing gratitude by offering a free small drip coffee or tea to active-duty military and veterans on November 11.

Perkin’s is showing appreciation by providing Veterans with a free Magnificent 7 platter on November 11.

Perry’s is showing appreciation by offering a free pork chop with an entree purchase to veterans from 10:30 am to 5 p.m. on October 10. On Veterans Day, veterans can access a 3-course menu by making a reservation for dine-in between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PJ’s Coffee is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free 12 oz cup of coffee on Veterans Day.

Pilot Flying J is expressing gratitude by offering a free meal to service members and their families from November 10 to 12.

Playa Bowls is showing appreciation by offering a free bowl to all veterans with an ID.

Pokeworks is offering veterans and service members a 20% discount on an order with a military ID from November 11 to 12.

Red Lobster is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a voucher for a free Shrimp & Chips from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Veterans Day. These vouchers can be used for dine-in only from November 13 to December 10.

Red Robin will be offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free Big Red’s Tavern Burger with Bottomless Fries for dine-in on Veterans Day.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is expressing gratitude by offering a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entree for dine-in or carryout.

Round Table Pizza is showing appreciation by offering customers a 15% discount on their order with the code VET15.

Sheetz is showing appreciation by providing veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free half turkey sub and a medium drink on Veterans Day.

Smokey Mo’s is offering veterans a free breakfast taco from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Smoothie King is showing appreciation by offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a 20 oz smoothie of their choice. Each location will offer their freebie at different times, so it’s advisable to contact your local Smoothie King for the most up-to-date information.

Starbucks is expressing gratitude by offering veterans, active-military, and spouses a free tall (12 oz) coffee at participating stores on Veterans Day.

Sugarfire Smokehouse is offering military personnel and veterans a free burger on Veterans Day.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is offering veterans a free chicken gyro on Veterans Day.

Texas Roadhouse is showing appreciation by offering a free lunch to veterans and active-duty military from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11.

The Greene Turtle is offering veterans and active-duty military a free entree (up to $15 value) on Veterans Day.

Tim Hortons is offering veterans a free small coffee on November 11.

Twin Peaks is offering veterans a free lunch on Veterans Day.

TXB will be offering veterans a free medium cup of coffee or cappuccino on November 11.

White Castle is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free combo meal (#1 to #7) or a Breakfast Combo Meal on November 11.

Retailers Offering Discounts to Veterans for Veterans Day

As a way to show their appreciation for the service of veterans, many retailers are offering discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout the month of November, culminating in Veterans Day on November 11, 2023.

Here are some of the retailers offering discounts:

  • Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% discount on entire purchases from October 22 to November 12, both online and in-store.
  • Office Depot: 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases from Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide from November 11 to 13.
  • Sam’s Club: $20 club membership and $5 off an in-club purchase for veterans and their immediate family. This offer is available online only through their website. Current Sam’s Club veterans members can renew their membership and get $10 off an in-club purchase.
  • Target: 10% off Circle discount for veterans and their families from October 29 to November 11, 2023. You need to be a Target Circle member (free to sign up) and verify your eligibility (upload your government ID or other proof) online at Target.com or in the Target app.
  • The Vitamin Shoppe: 25% discount on entire in-store purchases for veterans and current military members from November 11 to 13, 2023.
  • Walgreens: 20% off eligible store items from November 10 to 13 for veterans, active-duty military, and their families.